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  1. JWK
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    What's buzzing flying near you 2026

    A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
    A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
    A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
    A very distant Hoopoe in a paddock not far from home.
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  2. simone_in_wiltshire
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    What are we doing in the garden 2026

    Because I'm a skinflint, I made a framework like a ladder out of thick bamboos I had previously cut from a feral plantation of them. A lot cheaper (free) than fancy obelisks or pyramids. Then...
    Because I'm a skinflint, I made a framework like a ladder out of thick bamboos I had previously cut from a feral plantation of them. A lot cheaper (free) than fancy obelisks or pyramids. Then planted holboelia and akebia against it. Fingers crossed... Also decided I needed stepping stones in my...
    Because I'm a skinflint, I made a framework like a ladder out of thick bamboos I had previously cut from a feral plantation of them. A lot cheaper (free) than fancy obelisks or pyramids. Then planted holboelia and akebia against it. Fingers...
    Because I'm a skinflint, I made a framework like a ladder out of thick bamboos I had previously cut from a feral plantation of them. A lot cheaper (free) than fancy obelisks or pyramids. Then...
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  3. wiseowl
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    Whats Looking Good April 2026

    Cantua buxifoliaViburnum chingiiMahonia pallidaTulipa "Queen of the Night"Berberis napaulensis napaulensisTulipa "White Imperator"Ipheion "Rigel"Ipheion "Denver...
    Cantua buxifoliaViburnum chingiiMahonia pallidaTulipa "Queen of the Night"Berberis napaulensis napaulensisTulipa "White Imperator"Ipheion "Rigel"Ipheion "Denver Daybreak"Polystichum proliferumBergenia purpurea "Rotblum"Lonicera tatarica, a bit of a thug and...
    Cantua buxifoliaViburnum chingiiMahonia pallidaTulipa "Queen of the Night"Berberis napaulensis napaulensisTulipa "White Imperator"Ipheion "Rigel"Ipheion "Denver Daybreak"Polystichum proliferumBergenia purpurea...
    Cantua buxifoliaViburnum chingiiMahonia pallidaTulipa "Queen of the Night"Berberis napaulensis napaulensisTulipa "White Imperator"Ipheion "Rigel"Ipheion "Denver...
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  4. Loofah
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    Friendly x 4

    Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026

    I don't know if any of you are fans of 'Grace'? Unfortunately it clashes with 'The Other Bennet Sister' which I know several of you are interested in and enjoying. I have become rather hooked on...
    I don't know if any of you are fans of 'Grace'? Unfortunately it clashes with 'The Other Bennet Sister' which I know several of you are interested in and enjoying. I have become rather hooked on this new series and am looking forward to tonight's episode. That is my cue for bidding you all 'good...
    I don't know if any of you are fans of 'Grace'? Unfortunately it clashes with 'The Other Bennet Sister' which I know several of you are interested in and enjoying. I have become rather hooked on this new series and am looking forward to tonight's...
    I don't know if any of you are fans of 'Grace'? Unfortunately it clashes with 'The Other Bennet Sister' which I know several of you are interested in and enjoying. I have become rather hooked on...
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  5. Shades of Night

    What’s in a name?

    I thought fish cakes were mostly made with smoked haddock rather than mackerel.:scratch:
    I thought fish cakes were mostly made with smoked haddock rather than mackerel.:scratch:
    I thought fish cakes were mostly made with smoked haddock rather than mackerel.:scratch:
    I thought fish cakes were mostly made with smoked haddock rather than mackerel.:scratch:
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  6. micearguers
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    Fond of Fronds

    Emerging fronds on Polystichum proliferum
    Emerging fronds on Polystichum proliferum
    Emerging fronds on Polystichum proliferum
    Emerging fronds on Polystichum proliferum
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  7. Fat Controller
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    Migration to NEW software & server

    I can see it clearly on iPad but not at all on iPhone. I,too, had forgotten it was there.
    I can see it clearly on iPad but not at all on iPhone. I,too, had forgotten it was there.
    I can see it clearly on iPad but not at all on iPhone. I,too, had forgotten it was there.
    I can see it clearly on iPad but not at all on iPhone. I,too, had forgotten it was there.
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  8. JWK
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    Latest moan from you and me 2026

    How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have...
    How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have been surprised before with finding woodlice inside light fittings and behind wall sockets. Rather...
    How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have been surprised before with finding woodlice inside...
    How lovely, @shiney ! Our smoke detectors are battery driven, @lizzie27, and should be good for 10 years, nothing like that old. Dust is a very likely cause of the problem. Or insects. We have...
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  9. Selleri

    Starting seeds on moist paper instead of compost- share your method

    Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's...
    Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's not too abundant.
    Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's not too abundant.
    Found my missing squished tomato seeds. sowed them and they were up in two days! I assume that I liked them or I wouldn't have kept the seeds. It'll be interesting to see what I get. I hope it's...
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  10. JWK
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    What's your weather like 2026

    Sudden black clouds and sharp showers followed by strong sun. The wind has died down now and it will be 1c tonight.
    Sudden black clouds and sharp showers followed by strong sun. The wind has died down now and it will be 1c tonight.
    Sudden black clouds and sharp showers followed by strong sun. The wind has died down now and it will be 1c tonight.
    Sudden black clouds and sharp showers followed by strong sun. The wind has died down now and it will be 1c tonight.
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  11. Busy-Lizzie
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    Gardens and Pretty Places we have visited

    Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing...
    Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing edible crops.
    Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing edible crops.
    Willow farm Hertfordshire, not far from London Colney. Not cheap, €16 entrance plus they sell potted and cut flowers. As I said to the Grandchildren, it's probably more profitable than growing...
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  12. Pete8

    Want to help garden birds? Don't feed them in warmer months, says RSPB

    Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a...
    Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a plaque for a wildlife friendly garden - which we never display and never asked for :heehee:). We use no...
    Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a plaque for a wildlife friendly garden - which we never...
    Hi @simone_in_wiltshire I'm not quite sure of the relevance of that to me.We live in the country and have fields all around us so we provide a haven for wildlife (even have been awarded a...
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  13. JWK
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    Potato Growing 2026

    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
    Estima gone in today, Charlotte chitting well.
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  14. Spruce
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    House Martins, Swallows & Swifts

    Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
    Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
    Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
    Wont see any around here until nearly June, even then not anything like the numbers there used to be and they dont stay long either, gone by mid August.
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  15. hard_stone_84

    Biggest problem with roses in the UK

    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's something that you would like an opinion on, I would...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at least not at the moment. However, if there's...
    Thank you @hard_stone_84 That is very tempting and flattering. I work full time and I'm trying to maintain a decent work/life balance so I don't think I could do part time work on top of that - at...
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  16. Sienna's Blossom
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  17. Selleri
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    Show us your gardening purchases 2026

    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
    We went to the rare plant fair and I bought 2 Salvia April Night (my favourite ones) and a Field Scabious.
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  18. JWK
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  19. Athelas

    Chelsea Flower Show - 1 ticket for 19 May 2026

    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
    @pete it’s 10pm on Friday 22 MayAnd right now a normal ticket (for non RHS members) for 22 May is £137
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  20. pete
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    Electric cars.

    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
    When we were in LA, past July, saw a robot car driving people. they were in the back seat. There was a revolving hat on top of it, guess it scans stuff and one on each side by the mirrors.
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